Michael A. Meier
Jul 25, 2022
Michael A. Meier, 68, of Charlevoix, passed away on July 25, 2022 at his home.
He was born on September 17, 1953, in Charlevoix, the son of Charles and Mary "Jackie"(Lucas) Meier.
Mike was employed at the E.J. Iron Works as well as Haggard Plumbing and Heating.
He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and downhill skiing. ...
Bonnie Elzinga
Jul 25, 2022
Bonnie Lee Elzinga, age 88, of Charlevoix MI, joined her dear friends and family in heaven on July 25, 2022. She is survived by Charlie Elzinga, her devoted husband of 69 years; Chuck and Sharon Elzinga of Charlevoix; Paul and Carol Karnitz of Minneapolis; David and Dawn Elzinga of DeWitt; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Dan and Sandy Drost of...
Patricia Lee Osborn
Jul 22, 2022
Patricia L. Osborn, 79, of Central Lake, passed away on July 22, 2022 at her home.
She was born on December 29, 1942, in Flint, MI, the daughter of Robert and Ethel (Loberg) Walker.
Pat moved permanently to Central Lake from Fenton, MI. She was active in the Central Lake Historical Society, enjoyed searching family ancestory, playing cards and going...
Noah Jonathan Lantzer
Jul 21, 2022
Noah Jonathan Lantzer, 9, of Rapid City, passed away on July 21, 2022 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.
A viewing for family and friends will be held Sunday, July 31st from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
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Dixie Lee Cronin
Jul 20, 2022
Dixie Lee Cronin, age 93, passed away comfortably and peacefully July 20, 2022 in Traverse City, MI receiving compassionate, respectful and professional care from French Manor residence and Hospice of Michigan staff. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan June 21, 1929 to the late Frederick and Mary Stevens (Etter) graduating from Saginaw Arthur Hill in June, 1947. Dixie met her...
Ralph Vitale Sr.
Jul 20, 2022
Ralph Eugene Vitale Sr., 88, of Mancelona and formerly of Ormond Beach, FL, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. He was born on June 14, 1934 in Detroit, MI, the son of Anthony and Caroline (Rivard) Vitale.
Ralph grew up in Detroit with his three siblings, Jack, Mike, and Dolly. He also raised his own family there with his...
Kenneth S. Patton
Jul 15, 2022
Kenneth S. Patton, 69, of Central Lake, passed away on July 15, 2022 at his home.
He was born on October 3, 1952, in Bellaire, the son of Seward and Leila (Crothers) Patton.
Ken was born and raised in Central Lake. He enjoyed sports, hunting, fishing, driving school bus for special needs children and was a long time...
Macklyn Smith
Jul 14, 2022
Macklyn (Mac) Roger Smith, 79 of Bellaire died July 14, 2022 at the Charlevoix Area Hospital. He was born July 4, 1943 the son of Morley and Esther (Montgomery) Smith. In 1961, he graduated Salutatorian from Bellaire High School. He was both a scholar and athlete. Mac was a lover of music, especially live music, and a prolific songwriter....
Angelique M. Hudson
Jul 13, 2022
Angelique M. Hudson, 51, of Kewadin passed away on July 13, 2022 at home. Services will be private with her family.
A full obituary will be posted in the near future.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Marsha Ann Haller
Jul 13, 2022
Marsha Ann Haller 64, of Rapid City, died on July 13, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Marsha was born January 17, 1958 in Kalkaska, MI to E. Jeanne Lee (Rattray) and Clifford L. Jackson. Marsha attended school in Kalkaska where she met and married Terry Alan Haller on July 25, 1975. She graduated with her class in 1976.
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Michael William Keilen
Jul 11, 2022
Michael William Keilen, 70, of Elk Rapids, passed away July 11, 2022 at home. He was born August 10, 1951 in St. Johns, MI, the son of Francis and Hildegard (Simon) Keilen.
Mike was a man of many talents. He loved to be on the water whether it was sailing or fishing, and could fix just about everything. While living...
Gary E. Morse
Jul 10, 2022
Gary E. Morse Sr., 83 of Mancelona, died July 10, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born March 28, 1939 in Oxford, the son of Carroll and Hope (Clohs) Morse.
Gary was a proud patriot and served in the United States Army and locally as the Commander at the Mancelona American Legion. He enjoyed riding...
Lydia LaVerne Moore
Jul 7, 2022
Lydia 'Liddy' Laverne Moore Matthews, loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend, joined the heavens July 7, 2022, at age 74.Born to Jesse and Ruth Moore of Bellaire, Michigan on September 28, 1947, she had a natural talent for art, singing, poetry and making people laugh.With a love of both music and animals, Lydia, at a young age, while sleepwalking...
Barbara Jean Marshall
Jul 6, 2022
Barbara Jean Marshall, 88, of Bellaire, passed away July 6, 2022. She was born September 25, 1933, the daughter of John and Margaret (Boroff) Conway.
Barb had a passion for sewing, scrapbooking, and crocheting. She had an entire room at her home dedicated to scrapbooking and you could find her there often. She enjoyed traveling, and even made it to...
Janice Gibbs
Jul 6, 2022
Janice Claire Gibbs, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, of Charlevoix, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. She was born on November 11, 1940, in Berwyn, IL, the daughter of Louis and Clara (Koubek) Johnson.
Jan graduated from Lyons Township High School in La Grange, IL, and went on to attend Purdue University. While on summer...
John Runberg
Jul 5, 2022
John Scott Runberg, 58, of Beaver Island, Michigan passed away on July 5th, 2022, surrounded by his family.
John was born in Detroit, MI on October 9th, 1963. He was raised in Bay City, Michigan by his loving parents, John and Joyce Runberg. On July 15th, 1989, he married Carol Stasinksi and together they shared 32 years of marriage and...
Geraldine Clow
Jul 5, 2022
Geraldine Joahn Clow, 95, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. She was born on September 26, 1926 in Standish, MI, the daughter of Edward and Mamie (Doyle) Schwerin.
Geraldine graduated from Standish High School, and a few years later, on May 28, 1948, she married the love of her life,...
Gregg Bedell
Jul 4, 2022
On Monday, July 4, 2022, Gregg Newman Bedell passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 79 with his loving wife, Cindi Ann Baird, by his side in Charlevoix, Michigan.
Gregg was born on June 23, 1943 in Brockton, Massachusetts. He graduated from Urbana High School in 1961. He attended Culver Academy summer program for 3 years...
Douglas Simpson
Jul 4, 2022
Douglas Randall Simpson of Charlevoix, Michigan, sailed his final voyage on the 4th of July, 2022, after a fearless fight following a massive heart attack.
Doug was born in Detroit, Michigan on 2 September, 1950, the son of Graydon Douglas and Shirley Anne (Wright) Simpson.
After graduation from Northville High School, Doug served in the U. S. Navy on the...
John Robert Barron
Jul 1, 2022
John R. Barron, 61, of Charlevoix, passed away July 1, 2022. John was born May 28, 1961 in Dearborn, to Daniel L. Barron and Barbara A. Brown.
John proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, spending time with his dog Riley, and working on his rock and roll music collections. John was...
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